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| Safety is also typical of the new Volvo V40 a high priority. In addition, the new V40 occurs occurs significantly more confident than his predecessors. The test showed: He can afford it. (Photo: Volvo) |
Safety is also typical of the new Volvo V40 a high priority. In addition, the new V40 occurs occurs significantly more confident than his predecessors. The test showed: He can afford it. (Photo: Volvo)
The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo lays a strong emphasis on safety. This is also true for the new Volvo V40. The Compact has even a pedestrian airbag. He can read, but he could use a little help.
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| The design with the flat A-pillar, the high beltline and the almost coupe-like roof profile acts unanimously. Contrary to previous Volvo virtues of the beautiful shape but costs of interior space. |
It may not always be the VW Golf. Who's top of the class is too conservative, and who also do not want to warm up for the fancier and / or sportier premium alternatives such as Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 series, could be happy with the Volvo V40. The looks good - extravagant, without overdoing it - a technical scores on the amount of time and by its extensive safety features.
The so flaunted slightly different taste in the compact class comes at a price: At least 24,680 euros have to invest for the Swedes. In the course steered by us great equipment Summum in conjunction with the 130 kW/177 hp diesel engine and a six-speed automatic around 35,000 euros to be called. If you add all the extras of the test car, the price is increased to 41,520 euros.
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| Volvo is the typical equipment with safety features: standard, among other things is a Brake Assist, which helps prevent up to a speed of 50 km / h rear-end collisions. Optionally including a Ausparkassistent and an emergency braking with pedestrian detection are available. A unique feature that we hope will never see the standard pedestrian airbag |
Much series, many extras
For surcharge-requiring additional equipment in addition to a multimedia package including Navigation (1,670 euros) were also security-related techniques. Not that the V40 would not be a safe vehicle without them. At the factory, it has beyond the usual class features so far the only compact car on a pedestrian airbag. This sits between the hood and windshield and protects in case of collision or a pedestrian injury reduces it. Also standard is Brake Assist, which is h to a speed of 50 km / active and helps prevent rear-end collisions. There are not only for the driver's knees one air bag, but also for the passenger. With the "Driver Assistance Package-Pro" (about 2,000 euros) to obtain an all-safety-supply. By Lane and Totwinkelassistenten to Ausparkassistenten and cruise control and emergency braking system, including pedestrian detection is everything on board that you think of the Volvo engineers Sun
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| Inside, it's too tidy and independent. Who orders the digital instrument cluster, this can personalize the car |
Needs to be improved: The Traffic Sign Recognition
Obviously recognizes the vehicle also signs: signs for speed limits, overtaking, traffic areas, highways, expressways, etc. are shown in the display. The problem is that the system of our test car had obviously a read or visually impaired. Whether it be fought with dyslexia or at least needed glasses, the display was rarely the correct sign displayed. Local Childer it could also not bring the previous pace guidelines in conjunction, so that, for example, despite Ortschild still the "70" flashed. Probably a software update helps. And finally a little thinking along harm either.
Digital Display Design
Volvo, however, deliberately allows its customers a little Mittun in display design, if you order for 450 euros the digital exploitation. Depending on my mood, the driver can choose between three modes. The Elegance version of the instrument dials are backlit amber in "Eco" the color changes to green. The Performance mode is of course also here to red, the vehicle's speed and large digital display.
And that's a good thing, because the five-cylinder diesel with 130 kW/177 hp is not necessarily led to stroll. The top diesel with 400 Nm and a smooth, direct-switching automatic goes vehemently to the point. Especially on the road you have to discipline yourself to stay with the Road Traffic Act in line. If this is done, remove it also not too far from the average fuel consumption (5.2 liters). But ultimately we need an average of 7.5 liters of diesel yet.
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| In Eco mode, the displays are backlit in green. Instead of the coolant temperature is shown of the so-called Eco guide. |
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| Mode Elegance light amber the ads. |
Confident appearance
Is there any justification for the V40? Clearly his style. Compared to its predecessor models, the S40 sedan and the V50 station wagon, he appears much more confident. Hatchback as he now has the task of being attractive to buyers of both body styles. The design with the flat A-pillar, the high beltline and the almost coupe-like roof profile acts unanimously. The beautiful shape speaks but not necessarily for optimal space utilization. Forward it is still comparatively plentiful, in the back should not be more than two adults sit down and that should not be too long. The boot capacity is 335 liters with so just still in order.
The V40 is certainly no bargain, he moves confidently priced almost at the level of the German noble competitors. But why not? Who has the space does not have high standards and do not skimp on money must drive, with this Volvo anything but bad.
Volvo V40 - Specifications
- Five-door, five-seat hatchback in the compact class
- Length: 4.37 meters Width: 1.80 meters (2.04 meters out with mirrors folded) Height: 1.42 meters,
- Wheelbase: 2.65 meters
- Boot capacity: 335 to 1032 liters
- Motorization of the test car: 2.0-liter five-cylinder diesel, 130 kW/177 hp, maximum torque: 400 Nm at 1750-2750 r / min,
- Transmission: six-speed automatic
- Performance: 0-100 km / h: 8.3 s, top speed: 215 km / h
- Average fuel consumption: 5.2 liters
- CO2 emissions: 136 g / km
- Efficiency: B
- Test consumption: 7.5 liters
- Base price: 24,680 euros
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